Good enough is good enough: cataloging lessons from the University of California Libraries

Medeiros, Norm

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“…Es lo que en inglés se conoce como good enough y que, aplicado a los entornos de búsqueda de información (Hyer et al, 2009;Medeiros, 2006;Richards, 2021), viene marcando las últimas tendencias del diseño de sistemas de recuperación para hacer frente al entorno de sobreabundancia informativa. Reconociendo las muchas y positivas contribuciones a la experiencia de usuario que ese enfoque ha aportado, cabe señalar que presenta un importante problema cuando el usuario deja de preguntarse sobre la procedencia y la lógica de esos resultados.…”

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El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

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Cascón-García

2021

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Users of information systems do not differentiate the forms or functions of information resources and thus ignore them when carrying out searches. They use generic search engines, always obtaining results but without consideration of their quality or precedence, nor whether their form is adequate for the requirements. Moreover, many information sources lack form and genre as search terms or filters. However, the consideration of form/genre is useful in information searches as the user may expect a certain type of information. The types of documents available, especially on the internet, are changing, but their names and definitions have not been consolidated. It thus becomes necessary to define such terminology used in document vocabularies and the semantic web. As catalogs and database interfaces are replaced by web-based discovery systems, the concept of genre/form is disappearing. Subject-specific searches are not uniform, and users do not appreciate the difference among forms/genres in the results obtained, where very different types may be mixed. It is necessary to enhance the representations used by information and retrieval systems by adding document form/genre as a search term. However, informational literacy is also required, especially among future information professionals, to highlight the importance of document forms. Resumen Los usuarios de sistemas de información no discriminan la forma y función de los recursos de información y las ignoran en sus búsquedas. Mayoritariamente utilizan buscadores web genéricos: siempre obtienen resultados y no cuestionan su calidad, procedencia ni si su forma es adecuada a los objetivos. En muchas fuentes de información tampoco aparece la forma o género como argumento de búsqueda o de filtrado. El reconocimiento del género/forma es útil en la búsqueda, pues implica expectativas del tipo de información que se quiere obtener. Los tipos documentales, especialmente en internet, han cambiado y sus denominaciones y definiciones no se han consolidado. Hay que fijar la terminología en los vocabularios documentales y en la web semántica. La sustitución de catálogos y bases de datos por herramientas de descubrimiento contribuye a la disolución del concepto de género/forma: la búsqueda por materias no es uniforme y el usuario no percibe la diferencia de formas/géneros obtenidos, mezclándose resultados de muy diversos tipos. Es necesario mejorar los sistemas de representación y recuperación de información, incorporando la forma documental como elemento de búsqueda, pero también se requiere una alfabetización informacional (especialmente en los futuros documentalistas) que ponga en valor estas formas.

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El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

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Cascón-García

2021

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“…Readers of this column, as well as individuals who follow the evolving landscape of that library art traditionally known as cataloging, remember the splash the University of California (UC) Libraries made with their 2005 report, “Rethinking how we provide bibliographic services for the University of California” (University of California Libraries, Bibliographic Services Task Force, 2005; Medeiros, 2006). The UC report noted several areas where library systems were deficient, especially compared to the capabilities and ease‐of‐use delivered by Amazon and Google, and how without drastic change libraries would risk losing relevance, particularly with respect to undergraduates.…”

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Transformation: next generation technical services at the University of California Libraries

Medeiros

2011

OCLC Systems &Amp; Services: International Digital Library Perspectives

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PurposeThis paper seeks to feature an interview with Brad Eden, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Eden discusses the University of California Libraries' Next Generation Technical Services initiative.Design/methodology/approachThe paper notes changes necessary to transform technical services for the new digital realm.FindingsThe task force chaired by Eden recommends several changes to traditional processes, three of which are central to achieving transformative change.Originality/valueThe paper offers readers insights into the means by which a large consortium under severe financial constraints is attempting to achieve cost‐savings and value‐added services through system‐wised collaboration.

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“…The expanded role for catalogers is easily identified in the study of Buttlar and Garcha (1999) where added job responsibilities such as reference desk work, collection development, and bibliographic instruction at least double from 1986 to 1997 (317). Medeiros (2006) links the quality of cataloging to survival of academic libraries suggesting the time has come to accept an error rate, because "there are too many competing demands to allow legacy cataloging practices to inhibit such progress" (157).…”

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Cataloging of Original Materials in the 21st Century: Frequency and Preparation Factors

Fuller

2017

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Cataloging and catalogers play an important role in the access to electronic catalogs for users at all levels. Two recent studies investigating the preparation of entry level library media specialists and the frequency they perform original cataloging led to a larger examination of the topic in the context of academic libraries. One factor has been the steady decline in required cataloging courses in ALAaccredited library schools for the past two decades. A second factor is the relative supply of catalogers and how they have been reallocated within the academic library. A third factor is the increasing practice of cataloging outsourcing. Implications of high levels of cataloging by librarians lacking preparation are analyzed. The potential for flawed electronic records being shared and viewed over the Internet has implications for all levels.As the last century ended, the issue of cataloging materials in libraries seemed to be generally settled. Rather than do original cataloging, smaller libraries would purchase electronic records or share cataloging done by expert catalogers in larger libraries to populate their electronic catalogs. If any original cataloging or editing of an electronic record at the local level were to be done, it would be at the copy cataloging level. If a set of data needed to be cleaned up, vendors or data utilities would provide the services to prepare a clean database in electronic format. The approach appeared to be a good match for the abilities and needs of libraries to share electronic data across systems and states.With those procedures in place, fewer schools of library science made cataloging a required course, with the understanding that the basic theory would be included in foundational information retrieval courses. Spillane (1999) reported a decline in required cataloging courses in ALA accredited library schools from being required in 70.2% of the schools in 1986 to 55.4% in 199955.4% in . Saye (2002 verified the trend and the continued drop in his study to 41%. In a review of course offerings in 2006, Fuller identified the percentage of ALA schools requiring a basic cataloging course at 20%. Long-suffering students chose to take other electives rather than cataloging in their preparation program. Union catalogs reduced or laid off cataloging staff responsible for data clean up. As long as librarians could use a standard number to find the appropriate expertly catalogued record, the electronic world would change the approach to preparing new librarians.

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Good enough is good enough: cataloging lessons from the University of California Libraries

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El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

Transformation: next generation technical services at the University of California Libraries

Cataloging of Original Materials in the 21st Century: Frequency and Preparation Factors

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Good enough is good enough: cataloging lessons from the University of California Libraries

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El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

Transformation: next generation technical services at the University of California Libraries

Cataloging of Original Materials in the 21st Century: Frequency and Preparation Factors

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El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€

El reconocimiento de las formas documentales en las bÃºsquedas de informaciÃ³n de calidad: una apuesta por la educaciÃ³n en la â€œdocudiversidadâ€